Board Required CE: Infection Control, Ethics, and Prescribing Controlled Substances

This concise yet intensive three-hour continuing education activity is designed to equip healthcare professionals with essential knowledge and best practices for three critical areas of clinical practice: infection control, healthcare ethics, and controlled substance prescribing. Participants will gain a clear understanding of current state and federal laws, regulations, and evidence-based guidelines, enabling them to enhance patient care and safety while maintaining legal and ethical compliance in their practice settings. The course integrates the fundamental principles of each topic to address complex, real-world scenarios in patient management and safety.

Learning Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:
– Summarize foundational principles and current guidelines for infection prevention and control, including standard and transmission-based precautions, use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and infectious waste management.
– Identify and apply key ethical principles to common dilemmas encountered in healthcare settings, ensuring professional responsibility and patient-centered care.
– Analyze and adhere to state and federal requirements for prescribing, managing, and monitoring controlled substances.
– Describe best practices for pain management, including the assessment of patients’ risk for addiction, misuse, and diversion of controlled substances.
– Recognize signs of substance use disorders and implement strategies for prevention and appropriate response.
– Develop effective communication and documentation strategies that ensure compliance with laws and promote patient safety.